Description: A 6'1" northern man, he wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born into a rich family. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 6'4" southern man, he wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His hair is white and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Thunderstones. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His tied-back hair is white. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Don was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.